Disorderly Conduct in Collier County, Florida
52 cases (2025) · Collier County courts
Updated July 2026 · 2025 data
In 2025, Collier County dismissed no disorderly conduct cases, matching Brevard's approach. Guilty verdicts occurred in 59.6% of cases, while 30.8% received adjudication withheld, the highest rate in the disorderly conduct sample and well above the statewide average of 25.2%. Diversion programs handled 9.6%, slightly above the statewide rate of 7.8%. This pattern prioritizes withheld adjudication over conviction, keeping disorderly conduct cases from resulting in formal criminal records.
Sentences in Collier averaged 48 days, nearly double Brevard's average, though still brief. Notably, jail confinement occurred in only 15.4% of cases, significantly lower than Brevard's 42.3%, suggesting Collier relied more on probation than incarceration. Probation was remarkably short, averaging just 6 months. Average fines of $173 were modest, and public defenders represented 54% of defendants.
Before Court: State Attorney Decisions
Not every Disorderly Conduct charge in Collier County makes it in front of a judge. Of 288 prosecutor decisions on Disorderly Conduct charges (2023-2025), the State Attorney declined to file, dropped, or dismissed 72.2% — above the 34.1% statewide rate. These decisions happen early in a case, before trial.
Source: Florida Department of Law Enforcement, State Attorney case data (2023-2025). Rates are per charge, not per defendant — a dropped charge often reflects a plea agreement on another charge in the same case, not the case going away. Percentages are of charges receiving a prosecution decision; transfers between courts are excluded. Court outcome data on this page is a separate dataset covering cases that reached disposition. Statewide charging patterns: The Florida Prosecution Report.
Outcome Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Case outcomes (2025)
Largest outcomeGuilty — 59.6% of 52 cases.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 cases · 2025 — FloridaCourtFile.com
Sentencing Breakdown (2025)
Exhibit · Sentencing when convicted (2025)
Confinement-type detail below is computed across all available years (2023-2025).
| Confinement Type | Count | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| County Jail | 27 | 1.5 months |
Convicted defendants' full sentencing detail — sentence ranges, fines, prison vs. probation odds: Disorderly Conduct sentencing in Collier County.
Counsel Analysis (2025)
Demographics (2025)
Demographic data reflects systemic patterns in the criminal justice system and should not be used to draw conclusions about any racial or ethnic group. Disparities may reflect differences in policing, prosecution, and socioeconomic factors rather than actual crime rates.
| Race | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 61.0% | 0.0% |
| Black | 10 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Age Distribution (2025)
Year-Over-Year Trends
Exhibit · Disposition trends
| Year | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate | Avg Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 56.9% | 0.0% | 1.5 months |
| 2024 | 49 | 71.4% | 2.0% | 1.4 months |
| 2025 | 52 | 59.6% | 0.0% | 1.6 months |
Charge Level Breakdown
| Level | Degree | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor | Second Degree | 151 |
| Misdemeanor | First Degree | 8 |
Related Charges in Collier County
Rates shown are 2025 unless marked otherwise.
| Charge | Cases | Guilty Rate | Dismissal Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic Offense | 1,564 | 62.5% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1,234 | 43.4% | 29.3% |
| Drug Possession | 896 | 69.5% | 0.0% |
| DUI | 679 | 99.1% | 0.0% |
| Larceny / Theft | 501 | 58.5% | 0.4% |
| Battery | 371 | 56.1% | 0.3% |
| Resisting Officer | 387 | 68.7% | 0.0% |
| Sex Offense | 402 | 99.0% | 0.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the guilty rate for Disorderly Conduct in Collier County?
The guilty rate is 59.6% based on 52 cases (2025).
How often is adjudication withheld for Disorderly Conduct in Collier County?
Adjudication is withheld in 30.8% of cases (2025). This is a Florida-specific outcome where the court finds guilt but does not formally convict, allowing the defendant to avoid a conviction record under FL Statute 948.01.
What is the average sentence for Disorderly Conduct in Collier County?
The average sentence is 1.6 months, with an average fine of $173 (2025).
What percentage use a public defender vs private attorney?
53.8% of defendants use a public defender, while 44.2% retain private counsel (2025).
Cite this page
FloridaCourtFile.com (2026). Disorderly Conduct in Collier County, Florida (2025). Based on 52 public court records; last updated July 2026. https://www.floridacourtfile.com/charges/disorderly-conduct/collier
About this data: Statistics are derived from FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency records for Collier County. "Guilty" includes all cases where the defendant was found guilty. "Adjudication withheld" is a Florida-specific disposition where guilt is found but the court withholds formal adjudication under FL Statute 948.01. "Dismissed" includes all cases dismissed by the court or prosecution.
Source: FDLE Criminal Justice Data Transparency · 52 cases (2025) · Data last updated July 2026 — FloridaCourtFile.com